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Lookatthetopofthewaterheater.Thecoldwaterinletis
marked "COLD". Put two or three turns of teflon tape around
the threaded end of the threaded-to-sweat coupling and
around both ends of the 3/4" NPT threaded nipple. Using
flexible connectors, connect the cold water pipe to the cold
water inlet of the water heater.
NOTE: This water heater is super insulated to minimize
heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss
can be accomplished by insulating the hot water lines
from the water heater.
INSTALLATION COMPLETED USING
INSTALLATION KIT
FLEXIBLE
WATER
CONNECTORS
HOT
WAITR-- COLe WATER
OUTLE /'_ INLET
l _ _ l s_UTVCEFF
COUPLING _ COUPLING
DRAFT Heed
FIGURE15.
TEMPERATURE
_'-_- PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not c_p or plug)
%.
AIR
GAP
FLeeR DRAIN
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
This heater is provided with a properly certified combination
temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.
The valve is certified by a nationany recognized testing laboratory
that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief
Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply
Systems, ANSI Z21.22 and the code requirements of ASME.
If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local
codes, but not less than a combination temperature and
pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above
paragraph.
The valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to
exceed the marked hydrostatic working pressure of the water
heater (150 psi = 1,035kPa) and a discharge capacity not less
than the water heater input rate as shown on the model rating
plate.
For safe operation of the water heater, the relief valve must not
be removed from its designated opening nor plugged.
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be installed directly
into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve.
Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any
discharge will exit only within 6 inches (153 mm) above, or at
any distance below the structural floor, see Figure 16. Be certain
that no contact is made with any live electrical part. The
discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced in size
under any circumstances. Excessive length, over 30 feet
(9.14 mr, or use of more than four elbows can cause restriction
and reduce the discharge capacity of the valve.
No valve or other obstruction is to be placed between the relief
valve and the tank. Do not connect tubing directly to discharge
drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided. To prevent bodily
injury, hazard to life, or property damage, the relief valve must
be allowed to discharge water in quantities should
circumstances demand. If the discharge pipe is not connected
to a drain or other suitable means, the water flow may cause
property damage.
Water Damage Hazard
• Temperature-pressurerelief valve discharge
pipe rRuetterminateat adequate drain•
! •
Explosion Hazard
Temperature-pressure relief valve
must comply with ANSI Z21.22
and ASME code•
Properly sized temperature-
pressure relief valve must be
installed in opening provided.
Can result in overheating and
excessive tank pressure.
Can cause serious injury or death.
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The Discharge Pipe:
• Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the
valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.
• Shall not be plugged or blocked.
• Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution.
• Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both
the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge
pipe.
• Shall terminate at an adequate drain.
• Shall not have any valve between the relief valve and tank.